Everest Three High Passes Trek — 20 Days
Duration
20 days
From
$2,700/person
Max Altitude
5,535 m
Difficulty
Extreme
Starts
Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)
Group Size
2–8 People
Stay
Tea House
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner
Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary(20 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 5,164 m · Day 8The Everest Three High Passes Trek is considered the most complete trekking experience in the Khumbu region. You cross three high mountain passes, visit Gokyo Lakes, Everest Base Camp, and Kala Patthar — all in one ambitious 20-day adventure.
The Three Passes
- Renjo La (5,360m) — spectacular views of Gokyo Lakes from above
- Cho La (5,420m) — glacier crossing between Gokyo and Dzongla
- Kongma La (5,535m) — highest pass, views of Makalu and Lhotse
This route demands excellent fitness and acclimatisation. Our NMA-certified guides pace the itinerary carefully to minimise altitude sickness risk.
What's Included
Included
- Government-certified senior trek guide + assistant guide for high passes
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers; 18 kg max)
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit
- TIMS card
- Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu round-trip flights (scheduled)
- All teahouse accommodation on trek
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Altitude illness prevention kit and pulse oximeter
- All government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee ($30–$50 on arrival)
- Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation
- Meals not listed in daily itinerary
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Tips for guides and porters
- Beverages, hot showers, and battery charging at teahouses (payable direct)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any costs arising from illness, injury, or early departure
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Prime season. October is perfect — clear skies, stable weather, 4–6 week dry window. November gets cold at altitude but still excellent. EBC trail at its busiest.
Spring (Mar–May)
Climbing season — expeditions on Everest. Good trekking weather. Rhododendrons in Namche area. Pre-monsoon cloud builds in afternoon from May. Slightly warmer than autumn.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Very cold. Khumbu trails remain open but temperatures extreme at EBC (-20°C+). Experienced cold-weather trekkers only. Fewer crowds. Lodges may be closed above Namche.
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Not recommended. Trails wet and unstable. Cloud cover obscures mountain views. Risk of landslides on lower sections.
Permits Required
What to Pack
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Customer Reviews(2)
5.0
2 reviews
Lena Fischer
🇦🇹November 2025
Die Drei-Pässe-Tour war die intensivste und schönste Erfahrung meines Lebens. 20 Tage, drei Pässe über 5300m, und ein Sherpa-Guide namens Ang Dorje, der jeden Schritt mit mir gegangen ist. Die Planung durch Travel Himalaya Nepal war perfekt — Akklimatisierungsstopps, Sicherheitsausrüstung, flexible Optionen wenn Wetter ungünstig. Vom Kongma La konnte ich alle vier höchsten Berge der Welt gleichzeitig sehen. (The Three Passes tour was the most intense and beautiful experience of my life. Guide Ang Dorje walked every step with me. I could see all four of the world's highest mountains simultaneously from Kongma La.)
Patrick O'Sullivan
🇦🇺October 2025
Twenty days, three passes above 5,300m, and the Sherpa guide who made it all possible — this was the hardest and most rewarding thing I have ever done. The team at Travel Himalaya Nepal helped me plan a route that went via Renjo La first to acclimatise before Cho La and Kongma La. That planning made the difference. Standing on Kongma La with Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Makalu all in frame... There are days in your life that define everything after. This was one of them.
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$2,700
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